Facilities Electrical Engineer

SSAB; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SSAB in Louisiana is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to supervise safety regulations and maintenance of electrical systems. The role emphasizes leading teams, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing high voltage operations.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience, with at least 10 years in industrial environments. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage projects are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in electrical engineering or maintenance.
• Experience with multiple contractors on large projects.
• Proficiency in communication with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead adherence to safety regulations and training.
• Manage high voltage systems and maintenance programs.
• Supervise electrical distribution and utility systems.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Industry standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in electrical or electronic engineering

Tools

Multimeter

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Duties and responsibilities

• Lead employees in following all SSAB safety regulations. Ensure that all company safety practices and procedures are adhered to and all employees are adequately trained to perform their various job assignments in a safe and efficient manner.
• Develop and enforce safety procedures and safe work practices to ensure the safety of employees and contractors in the performance of assigned work.
• Ensure that the area meets or exceeds all safety objectives, including JSA/SOPs, safety meetings, required monthly inspections, housekeeping and other safety deliverables to continually drive safety improvements
• Supervise and lead by example in following the company’s goals and values, enforcing policies and procedures, assist with recruiting, training, performance evaluations, employee skill development, discipline, retention and succession planning.
• Supervise and assist managing electrical distribution/Utility systems. Distribution systems include applicable transformers, breakers, air switches, load centers, reactors, rectifiers, pole mounted equipment, underground cabling, etc.
• Supervise and manage high voltage incoming to the plant. Work with electrical power supplier on incoming transmission lines, transformers, distribution systems, etc.
• Perform system studies to ensure proper coordination of system relays, monitor load flows and modify system components to avoid overloads. Explore and implement better technology, equipment and methods to reduce outages, equipment failures, operating costs and unsafe conditions.
• Plan, coordinate and perform all high/medium voltage distribution switching, transferring loads, paralleling services, etc., as required
• Create, maintain, and monitor high/medium voltage preventive maintenance program including oil sampling of large Transformers.
• Develop and manage various capital projects from conception to completion.
• Provide 24/7 maintenance response coverage for any Power Issues related to the operation of the SSAB Facility.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor of Science in electrical or electronic engineering or a minimum of 10 years industry experience in electrical engineering and/or maintenance

Preferred Education:

• Extensive knowledge in industrial schematics
• Knowledge and experience with PTW Power Tools
• Knowledge of Switchgear Maintenance and operation
• Relay Programming software such as GE/Mulitlin and Schweitzer

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years working with the electrical maintenance or design and engineering in industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with multiple contractors on medium to large sized projects
• Good verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees, management and contractors
• Mid to high-level computer skills; to include proficiency in Microsoft Office and MS Project
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining composure and professionalism
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Regular and reliable attendance

Preferred Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in production and maintenance processes within the steel industry

Working Conditions

This position operates in both the office and industrial environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment. This role is partially sedentary (average of 4 hours per day).

This position will often require work in the industrial environment with exposure to heat/cold, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, noise and wearing safety equipment/clothing for protection from hazards.

The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:

• Talking person to person, on the phone, and/or in group settings
• Hearing in person, on the phone, and/or in group settings
• Vision at near, mid, and far range
• Peripheral vision and depth perception

The employee will occasionally be required to:

• Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
• Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds
• Twist at waist level, reach above shoulder level, reach at and/or below waist level
• Handle, grip, hold, and grasp with both hands together or separately
• Finger and feel with both hands together or separately, sense temperature and textures

The employee will be required to sit, stand, and/or walk as follows:

• Sitting 0-8 hours at a time; average 5 hours a day
• Standing 0-8 hours at a time; average 2 hours a day
• Walking 0-8 hours at a time; average 1 hours a day
• Alternate sitting and standing as needed

The employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:

• Desktop computer, database and control software
• Multimeter

The employee will work in the following conditions:

• Indoors
• In extreme heat and extreme cold
• In wet and humid conditions
• Amid fumes, dust, dirt, and smoke
• In confined areas and high places
• Around equipment in motion
• Amid noise
• Amid mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards
• Around industrial magnets
• While wearing safety equipment and/or clothing for protection from hazards

Position Type – Work Hours – Travel Requirements

• Position is full time, exempt
• Position works eight (8) hour day shift, Monday through Friday – additional overtime as needed to manage breakdowns and other project work
• Travel less than 10% of time (driving or by airplane) in the field or at other SSAB locations